Best partially-paved trails in Heppenheim

A varied loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. For the almost 17 km long loop you should wear sturdy shoes and be in moderate condition. Via Sonderbach and Juhoehe you reach the forest, through which it goes back towards Heppenheim. Shortly before the end of the hike you pass the ruins of the Starkenburg. Highlights of the hike: - Starkenburg - vineyards - Heppenheim - beautiful forest paths

Popular loop trail in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The Huegelgrabwanderung ("barrow hike") was awarded the "Wanderbaren Odenwald" seal of quality. The route leads from the market square over the open-air stage to the quarry in Sonderbach and to the burial mounds on the Lee. You can enjoy fantastic views of the districts of Erbach, Kirschhausen and Sonderbach. Highlights of the hike: - Historical old town - Sparkassenstiftung money museum - Hoehn's villa district -...

Popular mountain bike tour in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hesse. Far away from busy roads, this well-signposted MTB route leads through the picturesque natural landscapes of the Bergstraße and the Vorderer Odenwald. The route starts at the Kleiner Markt in Heppenheim, close to the historic old town. It goes up to the observatory. From there, there are great views of Heppenheim and the side valleys of the Odenwald). The route continues between the Hambach Valley and the...

This route is stage 4 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in the old town of Heppenheim and ends in Hemsbach. The path follows forest trails below the Steinkopf to the pilgrimage site on the Kreuzberg and the striking Steinerner Gaul boulder. Hikers pass the Waldnerturm tower and the Rothschild Castle before descending into the Baden wine village. Overnight stays are available at hotels and guesthouses in...

Family-friendly loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Frauenhecke car park is the starting point of loop trail 8. The loop trail, which is also suitable for families, runs around the Zigeunerkopf, past the Kreiswald stables and south of the Felsenmeer back to the parking lot. A very special hiking highlight awaits on the Juhoehe: the legendary sacrificial stones, granite blocks that have been shaped by weathering over millions of years. Highlights of the hike: -...

Popular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is a beautiful and overall very relaxed hike to the Unerts pond and to Bonsweiher. A wonderful picnic can be enjoyed on the Unertsteich. There are two large parking lots in Juhoehe. Highlights of the hike: - Bonsweiher nature adventure trail - Pond system Unerts - Zigeunerkopf - several sculptures

The route is heavily forest-heavy.